Power Mac G4 Cube
Released in 2000, the Power Mac G4 Cube was a striking departure from traditional desktop designs. Encased in a compact, clear acrylic cube, it was celebrated for its minimalist aesthetics and innovative engineering. It housed a powerful G4 processor in a fanless, silent design. Despite facing market challenges due to its high price and limited expandability, the G4 Cube remains a beloved collector's item. It symbolizes Apple’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of industrial design in personal computing, even at the risk of commercial success.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
450 MHz or 500 MHz PowerPC G4
64 MB or 128 MB (expandable up to 1.5 GB)
20 GB or 40 GB Ultra ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
ATI Rage 128 Pro with 16 MB VRAM (standard), NVIDIA GeForce2 MX with 32 MB VRAM (optional upgrade)
Slot-loading 4x DVD-ROM drive (Combo drive or SuperDrive available as upgrade)
2 x USB 1.1 ports, 2 x FireWire 400 ports, Ethernet (10/100BASE-T), VGA output (with adapter), ADC (Apple Display Connector) for Apple displays, audio in/out (minijack, headphone jack, built-in amplifier for external speakers)
Optional AirPort (802.11b) for wireless networking
Height: 250 mm, width: 200 mm, depth: 200 mm
6.35 kg
Originally shipped with Mac OS 9.0.4 and Mac OS X 10.0 (upgradable to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger)
External power adapter (150-watt)